Photographer

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Creative and design

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Carrying out skilled work in the photographic industry utilising common photographic knowledge and skills.

Shoot photography commissions to client briefs on location and in studio

Set up and control artificial and natural lighting for photoshoots

Edit and retouch images to a professional standard for delivery

Manage client relationships from brief to final image delivery

Maintain, check, and troubleshoot photography equipment

Organise and archive image files with appropriate metadata

Develop and update a portfolio showcasing a range of professional work

Camera operation, exposure, and lighting techniques for professional work

Composition and visual storytelling for different photography genres

Digital post-production and image editing using industry software

Client briefs, contracts, and managing commercial photography projects

Studio and location management including equipment and safety

Building a professional portfolio and personal photographic brand

Ready to look for a place?

See live Photographer apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.